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Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills

ISBN: 9798242145474 | Published: 2026 | Categories: Game Development, Retro Gaming, Programming, Creative Coding, Beginner Game Design
$173.99

This Game Development book offers Retro Games and Arcade Development and Game Programming and Beginner Coding and Creative Tech and Indie Game Development and Learning to Code and 2D Games and Game Design Basics and Programming for Beginners content that will transform your understanding of Retro Games. Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Retro Games, Arcade Development, Game Programming.

The award-winning author brings a fresh perspective to this Game Development work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Retro Games or Arcade Development or Game Programming or Beginner Coding or Creative Tech or Indie Game Development or Learning to Code or 2D Games or Game Design Basics or Programming for Beginners.

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What People Are Saying

Essential reading for anyone interested in Programming for Beginners.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

The author's insights into Beginner Coding are nothing short of revolutionary.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

Game Design Basics has never been explained so clearly and powerfully.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Sasha Carver

Sasha Carver

Prose Professional

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Creative Coding.A must-read for Creative Coding enthusiasts.

January 2, 2026
Jules Avery

Jules Avery

Thoughtful Theorist

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Programming.A must-read for Programming for Beginners enthusiasts.

January 23, 2026
Rory Easton

Rory Easton

Suspense Navigator

★★★★★

Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills offers a compelling take on Retro Games, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Creative Coding is excellent, I found the sections on Game Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Indie Game Development that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Creative Coding more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Beginner Coding will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Game Programming, if not the definitive work.

January 1, 2026
Kaiya Snow

Kaiya Snow

Page Designer

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Game Design Basics.A must-read for Game Programming enthusiasts.

December 31, 2025
Blake Wynn

Blake Wynn

Chronicle Critique

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Programming.A must-read for Indie Game Development enthusiasts.

January 11, 2026
Taryn Miller

Taryn Miller

Bookshop Blogger

★★★★☆

This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Retro Games, which provides fresh insights into Game Programming. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Retro Games. While some may argue that Retro Gaming, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Programming.

January 10, 2026
Zion Caldwell

Zion Caldwell

Imagination Architect

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Game Development, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Beginner Game Design is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Programming. What I appreciated most was how the book made Beginner Game Design feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 6, 2026
Dane Holloway

Dane Holloway

Scene Structure Analyst

★★★★★

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Game Programming.A must-read for Beginner Game Design enthusiasts.

January 10, 2026
Mika Sloan

Mika Sloan

Fantasy Map Connoisseur

★★★★★

This work by Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Retro Games demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Beginner Coding, which provides fresh insights into Retro Gaming. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Retro Gaming. While some may argue that Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Retro Games.

January 16, 2026
Holland Cruz

Holland Cruz

Critique Companion

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about 2D Games.A must-read for Arcade Development enthusiasts.

January 21, 2026
Indigo Mercer

Indigo Mercer

Library Whisperer

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills! It completely changed my perspective on Retro Games. At first I wasn't sure about Retro Games, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains 2D Games is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Programming for Beginners. What I appreciated most was how the book made Programming feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 10, 2026
Raven Lowell

Raven Lowell

Literature Remix Artist

★★★★☆

Great book about Retro Games! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Retro Games.A must-read for Retro Gaming enthusiasts.

January 14, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Arcade Development?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

Interesting perspective. I saw Indie Game Development differently - more as Beginner Coding.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Have you thought about how Beginner Coding relates to Game Design Basics? Adds another layer!

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I think the author could have developed Game Design Basics more, but overall great.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

After reading Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, I'm seeing Game Programming in a whole new light.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Great point! It reminds me of Arcade Development from another book I read.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Have you thought about how Creative Tech relates to Retro Games? Adds another layer!

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Indie Game Development is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming for Beginners is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Yes! And don't forget about 2D Games - that part was amazing.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills: what did you think of Game Design Basics?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'd add that 2D Games is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I think the author could have developed Retro Games more, but overall great.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

For me, the real strength was Game Design Basics, but I see what you mean about Programming for Beginners.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Yes! And don't forget about Arcade Development - that part was amazing.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw Arcade Development differently - more as Learning to Code.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed Creative Tech more, but overall great.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Book club discussion: Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills - chapter 14 thoughts?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming for Beginners is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I think the author could have developed Creative Tech more, but overall great.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming for Beginners is brilliant.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Book club discussion: Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills - chapter 19 thoughts?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about Arcade Development? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about Learning to Code? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw Beginner Coding differently - more as Creative Tech.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about Indie Game Development - that part was amazing.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about Learning to Code? That's what really stayed with me.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Have you thought about how Arcade Development relates to 2D Games? Adds another layer!

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Great point! It reminds me of Programming for Beginners from another book I read.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Learning to Code is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

After reading Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills, I'm seeing Game Programming in a whole new light.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Have you thought about how Game Design Basics relates to Game Programming? Adds another layer!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw Learning to Code differently - more as Indie Game Development.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about Learning to Code - that part was amazing.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

How does Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills compare to other works about Game Programming?

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Have you thought about how Game Programming relates to Arcade Development? Adds another layer!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Interesting perspective. I saw 2D Games differently - more as Game Programming.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about Learning to Code? That's what really stayed with me.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Interesting perspective. I saw Arcade Development differently - more as Learning to Code.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Yes! And don't forget about Retro Games - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Can we talk about how Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills handles 2D Games? So Arcade Development!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed Beginner Coding more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Yes! And don't forget about 2D Games - that part was amazing.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about 2D Games. To me, it seemed more like Learning to Code.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Have you thought about how Game Design Basics relates to Retro Games? Adds another layer!

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

Have you thought about how Game Programming relates to Retro Games? Adds another layer!

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

What did you think about Retro Games? That's what really stayed with me.

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

Have you thought about how Retro Games relates to Arcade Development? Adds another layer!